{"id":100878,"date":"2025-05-20T08:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=100878"},"modified":"2025-05-20T08:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:38:38","slug":"worcester-ma-summer-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/worcester-ma-summer-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Worcester, MA&#8217;s Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 10 Fun Ways to Spend a Sunny Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New to Worcester \u2013 or just ready to make the most of your summer here? Whether you\u2019re settling into an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Massachusetts\/Worcester\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment downtown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or getting to know the area near your new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20420\/MA\/Worcester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worcester home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, now\u2019s the time to explore like a local.From ice cream farm stands to rooftop fireworks, Worcester is packed with unique things to do that make planning your summer calendar almost too easy. This bucket list rounds up 10 of the best summer things to do around the city \u2013 perfect for filling your weekends, finding a new favorite spot, or just getting out of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831.jpg\" alt=\"worcester ma summer night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1101542831-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Summer starts at Uhlman\u2019s Ice Cream Farm Stand<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne thing I love about New England is the summer classics like ice cream farm stands,\u201d says Kelley from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uhlmansicecream.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uhlman\u2019s Ice Cream in Westborough<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThey usually have cows out in the fields, sticky kids rolling down the hills near the picnic benches, and amazing sunsets. But best of all is their creamy ice cream\u2014recipes passed down from generation to generation. Summer starts when they open every year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Spend your lunch break at Worcester\u2019s Summer Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDowntown Worcester\u2019s annual Out to Lunch Festival &amp; Farmers&#8217; Market is a must-do summer tradition,\u201d says Lisa Malo, Marketing Director for the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownworcester.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cEach week, the Worcester Common comes alive with local food trucks, live music and entertainment, artists and makers, and a vibrant farmers&#8217; market filled with produce and farm-fresh goods from across Central Mass. It\u2019s the perfect snapshot of Worcester\u2019s creative energy and community spirit, and one of our favorite ways to connect with neighbors in the heart of the city.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Visit the city\u2019s public market<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen the weather gets warm, Worcester Academy students often head down the hill to Polar Park and the Worcester Public Market,\u201d says Sara Port from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesteracademy.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worcester Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cWhether it\u2019s cheering on the WooSox or grabbing bubble tea and tacos with friends, both spots have become go-to destinations for anyone looking to connect with the city and each other.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679.jpg\" alt=\"summer things to do in worcester ma\" width=\"1200\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-256x150.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-1075x630.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_1114627679-512x300.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Celebrate culture and cool down at Gibby\u2019s<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWorcester offers many ethnic festivals during the summer and fall\u2014Italian, Greek, Albanian, Hispanic, and more\u2014that showcase the foods, music, and traditions that are all part of Worcester\u2019s charm,\u201d says the team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudhrhub.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gibson\u2019s Dairy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cAfterwards, there\u2019s always that special treat waiting at Gibby\u2019s Famous Ice Cream. Your farm in the city for over 100 years!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Discover some vintage finds and community vibes at Crompton Collective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne of our favorite things to do in Worcester is spending a slow afternoon at Crompton Collective,\u201d says Jill Pearson from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/n2nma.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cBetween vintage finds, locally made goods, and the Canal District Farmers Market next door, it\u2019s a perfect snapshot of the city\u2019s creative spirit. After coffee from Birch Tree Bread, we often talk about how to keep improving our city. Worcester is a city of love and opportunity, and we\u2019re proud to help better the lives of its residents.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Learn and play at the Worcester Public Library<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf you\u2019re looking for a free, accessible place to spend the afternoon, nothing beats the Worcester Public Library\u2019s children\u2019s room,\u201d says<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahconnellsanders.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teacher and freelance writer based out of Worcester, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah Connell Sanders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThey offer frequent programming with songs, stories, and STEAM, plus a play workbench where my daughter loves playing \u2018auto mechanic.\u2019 She\u2019ll be changing my oil in no time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus: Climb aboard at Touch-a-Truck<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For another free thing to do in the summer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterjcc.org\/events\/2025\/06\/01\/community-events\/touch-a-truck-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch-a-Truck event at the Worcester JCC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes place on June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. where you can explore giant construction and emergency vehicles, meet local mascots, do themed crafts, and enjoy lunch from food trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282.jpg\" alt=\"worcester ma\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_496426282-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Book up your calendar with special events<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s hard to narrow down a favorite because Worcester really shines in the summer,\u201d says local real estate agent,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adam-duffy.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Duffy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cFrom the Out to Lunch Festival and live concerts on the Common, to the Water Lantern Festival at Elm Park and the vibrant Food Truck &amp; Craft Beer Festival\u2014there\u2019s something happening almost every week. It\u2019s that overflowing calendar of community, music, and flavor that makes summer in Worcester feel so alive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Climb a castle at Bancroft Tower<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor a hidden gem, I suggest checking out Bancroft Tower in Salisbury Park,\u201d says Crystal Daher from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/funthingstodoincentralmass.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun Things to Do in Central Mass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIt\u2019s a historic stone castle with stunning views of the city and a perfect spot for a quiet stroll or a picnic. Not many people know about this charming landmark, but it truly captures the unique character of Worcester.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Spend the day eating your way through Worcester<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMy husband and I love any excuse to head into Worcester because that means we get to eat at the Worcester Public Market in the Canal District,\u201d says Nancy Mock of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hungryenoughtoeatsix.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungry Enough To Eat Six<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cOur current favorite is Little Havana\u2014we grab ropa vieja Cuban bowls and change up the toppings every visit. After that, it\u2019s gelato cones from Froze Zone while we browse the stalls. Don\u2019t skip Green Street either; Seed To Stem has a fascinating collection of plants and nature artifacts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Celebrate the Fourth with a symphony and fireworks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Worcester fireworks are one of the city\u2019s biggest and most beloved summer traditions,\u201d says Charlene Arsenault from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theworcesterguardian.org\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Worcester Guardian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cUsually held the Thursday before the Fourth at Cristoforo Colombo Park, it\u2019s an old-school celebration with live symphony music, food vendors, and a fireworks show that lights up the entire east side.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover fun things to do in Worcester, MA this summer\u2014from festivals to ice cream spots\u2014perfect for new renters and longtime locals 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